Chapter 71: Would You Like to Make Love Tonight?

Each word that Sophia uttered was like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into Benjamin's heart. He felt as though he had lost something very important to him. "It's getting late. Let's hurry up," Sophia said, not wanting to waste any more time with Benjamin. She quickly headed towards the tropical fruit section for the pineapples, Mabel's favorite fruit. Sophia hardly shopped for groceries and had never bought pineapples before. She saw two different varieties: the first with a smaller crown and light green skin, and the second had a deeper crown with yellow skin. Unable to decide which was better, she bought both. "This one looks sour," Benjamin said, taking the one with the light green skin. "Really?" Sophia picked it up again after he had put it back. "But I prefer this one." Benjamin gritted his teeth. Humph. She was so stubborn! When they returned to Oakleaf Estates, the sky had already darkened. On a clear night, the stars twinkled brightly against the dark canvas. Sop